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The cultural, the intellectual, the political, the spiritual—and the silly. Life as we know it, fear it, love it, question it, live it. Hosted by Kris Welch.

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On this Valentine’s Day, things are not looking good for women’s reproductive rights.  We get the latest.  PLUS: Barack Obama’s My Brother’s Keeper initiative is coming to Oakland next week.  We talk to a local participant.  PLUS: can the Green New Deal become a Valentine for the planet? Hosted by Kris Welch.

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Regime change R us!  This week it’s Iran—again.  Bolton’s threatening message lays the groundwork for war.  PLUS: the best Valentine’s Day news—there’s more to love than romance. Hosted by Kris Welch.

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A Congress member is pressured into apologizing for mentioning the powerful role of pac money when it comes to Israel.  PLUS: a inside look at the new House of Representatives, from an intern. Hosted by Kris Welch.

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The incarceration of African American women, from Harriet Tubman to Sandra Bland.  PLUS: light-obsessed installation artist Bruce Munro’s world premiere exhibit at Montalvo.  Hosted by Kris Welch.

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Immigration and foreign policy: two of the topics that received attention in the State of the Union speech last night. PLUS: your calls. Hosted by Kris Welch.

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Two topics that may—or may not—make it into the State of the union speech tonight:  the on-going catastrophe, and apparent U.S.-directed coup, in Venezuela.  And the future of the idea of healthcare for all citizens. Hosted by Kris Welch.

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The cultural, the intellectual, the political, the spiritual—and the silly. Life as we know it, fear it, love it, question it, live it. Hosted by Kris Welch.

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The cultural, the intellectual, the political, the spiritual—and the silly. Life as we know it, fear it, love it, question it, live it. Hosted by Kris Welch.

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The U.S. appears to be attempting a coup in Venezuela: what’s really happening there? PLUS: an anniversary is building toward celebration—the Venceremos Brigade is 50! With host Kris Welch.

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